Cara Harbaugh knows that reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, and she wants anyone landing on this page to know they are in a safe space. Her goal is to make therapy feel as real, warm, and accepting as possible. There is no pressure to have it all together. Cara meets clients exactly where they are, with open arms and a genuine heart.

Her Approach

Cara blends the serious with the real. Her work is rooted in somatic psychology, EMDR, and psychodrama, which means sessions go beyond talking. Together, she and her clients get into the body, the emotions, and the deep inner wisdom that already lives there. She is direct, but she leads with love, compassion, and a healthy dose of humor. Healing does not have to be heavy, and Cara makes room for lightness and even laughter alongside the hard work.

Who She Works With

Cara works with people navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and life’s bigger challenges. If someone is feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, she helps them find their way back to the whole, capable person they already are.

What to Expect

Clients can expect a space of genuine realness, no judgment, no pretending. Cara will challenge you when you need it and celebrate every breakthrough, big or small. She believes therapy should feel as good as it does meaningful, and she moves at a pace that works for each person.

A Little About Cara

When she is not in the office, Cara can be found at the green market, walking the beach, or settled into her hammock. She takes a down-to-earth, relatable approach to the work, because at the end of the day, she is just a person too.